Full job descriptionInteraction Designer - GDS
Inside IR35: £350-£375 per day
Remote - ad-hoc onsite in Coventry
ASAP - 3 months, extension expected
We are recruiting an experienced Interaction Designer to support a major public-sector digital programme. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will design clear, accessible and user-centred interfaces using the GOV.UK Design
Role responsibilities*Design accessible, user-centred interfaces for complex government digital services.

*Create and iterate prototypes using the GOV.UK Prototype Kit.

*Apply and contribute to patterns within the GOV.UK Design System.

*Translate user needs and research findings into effective interaction designs.

*Work closely with user researchers, service designers, product managers and developers.

*Test design concepts and refine solutions using evidence and stakeholder feedback.

*Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

*Ensure designs meet the Government Service Standard and accessibility requirements.

Key experience and requirements*Strong experience working as an Interaction Designer within GDS-aligned teams.

*Practical experience using the GOV.UK Design System and GOV.UK Prototype Kit.

*Evidence of designing complex transactional or public-facing digital services.

*Strong prototyping skills, including HTML and CSS.

*Good understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive-design principles.

*Experience collaborating within agile, multidisciplinary delivery teams.

*Ability to use research evidence to inform and defend design decisions.

*Strong stakeholder-management, communication and design-playback skills.